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Nationally recognized allergy and
asthma expert Dr. Chris Smith
ALTERNATE THERAPIES
Alternative therapies are methods of treating allergies that are not backed up by sufficient scientific
evidence to prove that the treatments actually work. These therapies fall outside the usual medically
approved approaches to treatment in the United States. Some alternative allergy therapies include
acupuncture, yoga, diet changes, and herbal and/or vitamin supplements. Studies show that about
40 percent of Americans try some form of alternative treatment to alleviate their allergy symptoms.
Although alternative approaches may help improve some allergy symptoms, these different options
should not be integrated into the normal treatment regimen without first consulting a board-certified
allergist. Existing medical conditions can be aggravated and prescription medications may have
adverse effects when combined with alternative therapies.
Sometimes allergies can be controlled with the occasional use of an over-the-counter medication.
However, sometimes allergies can interfere with day to-day activities or decrease the quality of life
Allergies can even be life threatening. To schedule an appointment, please call SMITH ALLERGY &
ASTHMA SPECIALISTS. We are available 24 hours a day. Do you need flexibility to manage your
family's out-of-pocket treatment plan expenses? Consider CareCredit. It is a convenient payment
plan that we offer to our patients
PS. Alternative approaches that seem to be harmless for adults may actually be harmful when used
for children
Smith Allergy Asthma Specialists
88 Tioga Avenue, Suite 102, Corning, NY 14830 607.684.6115
www.SmithAllergy.com
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